Downtown is everyone’s neighborhood! Where else can you go to a basketball, soccer, baseball, or volleyball game, catch a Broadway show or concert, eat and drink top-notch food and beverage, or visit any of the 30 amazing attractions that showcase our culture and diversity? Louisville’s downtown has so much to do, you can build a day or a weekend of being a hometown tourist… check out the Downtown Hometown Tourist Celebration taking place Feb. 1-11 in participating attractions and hotels.
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Small businesses also are getting some more love with an expanded Small Business Loan through the Downtown Commercial Loan Fund. The loan is designed to help overcome gaps in funding for existing or new small businesses interested in relocating to or expanding their footprint in the Downtown area with improvements or upgrades to their current ground-floor retail spaces. Visit here to learn more.
Contact Louisville Downtown Partnership for more information, at 584-6000
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Give your sweetie the moon, the stars, and a romantic treat by a warm bonfire! This year’s Valentine’s Day hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest will include two options: a candlelit hike with hot chocolate for you and your partner or a candlelit hike leading to a private bonfire with a table for two and a s’mores kit. Click here for more details and to get tickets.
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Wear your Purple, Green and Yellow to celebrate the start of Mardi Gras
Louisville Metro’s Communities Educating Older Adults About Crime will host its next meeting on Tuesday, February 13th at Our Mother of Sorrows Cafeteria. Lunch will begin at 11:30am, and the meeting will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. RSVP is required. Please Contact Alli HERE or 502.574.5092 to reserve your seat.
Lunch is sponsored by the Office of Resilience and Community Service. Our Mother of Sorrows is located at 770 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40217.
Parking is available in the lot next to the cafeteria - It is enclosed by a fence with yellow tubing on top
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 29, 2024) – This February, the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) is offering more than fifty free programs in celebration of Black History Month. Programs include book discussions, film screenings, history talks, storytimes, art activities, and more, designed to inform, inspire, and engage audiences of all ages.
At libraries around the city, a number of authors, professors, local experts, and performers will explore aspects of Black history often overlooked. The Main Library welcomes Peabody Award-winning journalist Michele Norris to discuss her newest book Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity on Friday, February 16 (7 p.m.). Her book draws on a narrative archive Norris founded using a simple prompt for people to reflect on race in only six words – a prompt that was answered by more than half a million people. This free event is presented by Carmichael’s Bookstore will feature Norris in-conversation with former Kentucky State Representative Charles Booker. Register online at www.LFPL.org/Authors, or call (502) 574-1623.
Local Black History is also front and center this year. On Tuesday, February 20 (6:30 p.m.) at the Main Library, UofL English professor Dr. David Anderson will examine the social contributions and literary legacies of three prominent Black educators in Louisville at the beginning of the twentieth century: Joseph Seamon Cotter, Sr., Nannie Helen Burroughs, and George Marion McClellan. Register online at www.LFPL.org/MyLibraryU.
Members of the Chickasaw Book Project will share their stories about life in the Chickasaw neighborhood during the 1940s-70s at the Shawnee Library (Saturday, February 10, 1:30 p.m.). At the Bon Air Library, National Park Rangers will enlighten patrons with the story of Stephen Bishop, an enslaved cave guide who was one of the first people to map Mammoth Cave (Thursday, February 1, 6 p.m.). At the South Central Regional Library, the KY Humanities Council offers a multimedia presentation about the Underground Railroad in Kentucky (Saturday, February 3, 2 p.m.). Also at South Central, Chautauqua performer Elizabeth Lawson will bring Charlotte Dupuy, the enslaved woman who sued Henry Clay for freedom, to life (Saturday, February 17, 2 p.m.).
Get moving in the Library with a celebration of the legacy of Simmons College with a special performance from Satin Rhythm Dance Team and the Stick Control Drum Corps (Saturday, February 3, 2 p.m., Southwest Regional Library) and at a special concert with The Ron Jones Quartet who will bring the music of Julian “Cannonball” Adderley to the Shawnee Library (Saturday, February 24, 1 p.m.).
February also marks the return of the Black History Month Film Series. Presented in partnership with UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion, with support from Louisville Public Media and Lean Into Louisville, the series is held every Sunday in February at the Main Library and features thought-provoking and award-winning films, followed by discussions with university professors and local experts. The 2024 lineup features the film Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise, a double-bill of documentaries looking at Black health, The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution and The Deadliest Disease in America, the new biographical drama Rustin, and the blockbuster hit Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. To register for this free series, visit www.LFPL.org/BHFilms. Teen Librarians have also programed a series of Black History films curated just for teens ages 13-19, screening every Wednesday night in the Teen Underground at the Main Library.
Black History Month at the Library has something for all ages, with special storytimes, craft sessions, and showcases for children and teens as well. The popular Black Superhero Showcase moves to the Shawnee Library on Saturday, February 3, at 2 p.m. and cartoonist Randy Gray gives a lesson on visual storytelling and how to make a comic book for kids in grades 3-6 (Monday, February 19, 2 p.m., register at [502] 964-3515).
For the complete list of LFPL’s Black History Month programs, please visit www.LFPL.org/BlackHistory.
Solid Waste Education staff wants residents to "be cart smart!" Garbage and recycling carts are often left in the collection area (in the alley or near the curb) all week, which can lead to broken carts, stolen/missing carts, and more litter.
Some areas may find a Be Cart Smart tag on their garbage cart. The tips listed on the tag will help extend the life of the cart, keep your neighborhood clean, and are based on Solid Waste ordinances:
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Bring it in! Carts are often stolen, damaged, or used by others if left out. Bring your carts back onto your property and store in a secure location after collection.
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Don’t overload!The cart shouldn’t be too heavy and the lid must be able to close. This helps keep it from getting damaged during collection.
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Identify it!Write your address on your cart and take a photo of the serial number located on its side so you can easily identify it as yours.
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Keep it clean!Simply rinse your cart with soap and water from time to time.
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Repairs are free!If your cart gets damaged, request a repair at gov/Carts. If it’s beyond fixing, it’ll be replaced instead.
Visit Louisvilleky.gov/Carts for cart purchases, exchanges, and policies. Contact the Solid Waste "kNOw Waste" Education Department if you have questions.
Be sure to schedule an appointment for large household items! Some materials are not accepted - information is shown during the process of making an appointment. Our crews will not collect unacceptable items or items that were not part of the appointment request. Learn more at Louisvilleky.gov/LargeItems.
Large Item Pickup Educational Tip:
Use the dropdown menu to choose your items. Only write a description or use "other" options if necessary. Our crews will only collect the items on their list they receive from admin staff. If you need to make changes to your appointment, email SWMD@louisvilleky.gov by the morning before your appointment. Learn more at Louisvilleky.gov/LargeItems.
Recycling and yard waste will be collected every other week until March 11 when weekly yard waste collection resumes.
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After an August 4, 2009, flood devastated the California neighborhood, MSD later purchased 114 of the eligible 128 properties through a FEMA grant to help residents move out of the flood-prone area along Maple Street. MSD conserved about 20 acres of land for what is now Alberta O. Jones Park at 744 S. 23rd St.
The grand opening of Phase I of AOJ Park was celebrated in 2023, in part due to MSD’s Community Benefits Program, which included over $105,000 in commitments to the Parks Alliance of Louisville. Our contractors are encouraged to invest in the community through workforce development, education, and economic development. Investments through the program have been long-lasting, Equity & Community Partnerships Chief Sharise Horne said.
Our Community Benefits Program leverages economic, environmental, and social impacts through our large-scale construction, construction-related, professional services, and engineering projects by ensuring ratepayers benefit from our capital investment.
Commitments from five firms as part of 14 MSD construction projects went to financial, in-kind, and volunteer commitments to the Parks Alliance of Louisville to help transform the land into a park and community space.
This project adds to the $4 million worth of MSD Community Benefits commitments that are being realized with schools and nonprofits all around us in the community.
Who was Alberta O. Jones?
Jones, born in Louisville in 1930, was one of the first Black women to pass the Kentucky Bar exam. She opened a law practice on West Broadway, just a few blocks from the park site. She attended Louisville Municipal College for Negroes, now Simmons College of Kentucky, and graduated from Howard University School of Law.
In 1965, she became the first woman to be appointed city attorney in Jefferson County and worked as a prosecutor in Domestic Relations Court. She was a civil rights activist who participated in the March on Washington, was a member of the NAACP, and worked with the Louisville Urban League.
She formed the Independent Voters Association in Louisville and taught Black residents how to use voting machines, resulting in 6,000 new voters. Jones died in 1965.
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The University of Louisville’s Digital Transformation Center is honored to be a part of the Metro Louisville’s American Rescue Plan grant. Our program aims to upskill over 100 community trainers across all 26 Metro Louisville Districts. As part of the program these 100 community trainers will then train at least 10 community members. Our mission is clear - to create a digitally competent community.
Community trainers will be empowered with free training curriculum, materials, and support through the digital literacy program. Our comprehensive curriculum zeroes in on essential digital skills, including Virtual Collaboration Tools (Microsoft Teams), Conversational Artificial Intelligence (Chat GPT), Forms Data Collection (Microsoft Forms), and Data Analytics (Microsoft Power BI) and training skills. These skills are not just about individual growth; they're the building blocks for creating a digitally proficient community.
Community trainers can apply here:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/22f16942b574489cba767bd26eaf1363
Information sessions are available:
To register for the program or an information session, or more information, please visit this page: https://express.adobe.com/page/REiG93Nv2sR0F/
Do you have a free, arts-related event coming up in April, May, or June that needs support? Check out the Community Event Mini-Grants program from Fund for the Arts!
These mini-grants are designed to make supportive grant awards throughout the year to organizations and artists presenting multi-disciplinary, multigenerational, free gatherings with arts included. Be sure to get an application in by February 16 for consideration in the spring grant cycle!
Learn more and apply: https://fundforthearts.org/.../community-event-mini-grants/
One of the missions of the League of Women Voters Louisville is to educate voters on all issues that affect our lives. In essence, all issues are voting issues. Our Democracy in Action programs every 3rd Monday at 5:30pm work to inform voters about critical issues: voting rights, local health issues, crime and safety, public education, childcare and housing needs, civics education and our environment. These programs are open to the public and there is always a question-and-answer time after each program. All are welcome!
-League President Dee Pregliasco
Krunch Munch Hospitality LLC D/BA CM Chicken hereby declares its intension to apply for a Kentucky nq2 License no later than 2-1-2024. The license premises will be located at 2221 Frankfort Ave. Louisville,KY. 40206. The owners officers are San Luu, Viet Tran and Quyen Pham at 2221 Frankfort avenue Louisville Kentucky 40206.
Louisville Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control
Public Notice for Alcohol Protest Period
Reminder - All protests must be received by the deadline to Kentucky State ABC - 2-25-24.
abc.info@ky.gov
You are invited to attend a Clifton Architectural Review Committee Hearing for an after-the-fact review of the replacement of historic windows.
Subject Property: 285 Pope Street
Case Number: 23-COA-0018
Case Manager: Bradley Fister (bradley.fister@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Clifton Architectural Review Committee
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30 pm and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Metro Development Center — 444 S. 5th Street, Room 101
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit: Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230 | www.louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design
Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal for meeting agenda and staff report.
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You are invited to attend a Clifton Architectural Review Committee Hearing for a review of the after-the-fact replacement of six windows on the home’s front and side façades, as well as a review of the proposed installation of one single vinyl casement window on the bay of the home’s west side façade.
Subject Property: 1910 Frankfort Avenue
Case Number: 23-COA-0327
Case Manager: Priscilla Bowman (priscilla.bowman@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Clifton Architectural Review Committee
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30 pm and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Metro Development Center — 444 S. 5th Street, Room 101
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit: Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230 | www.louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design
Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal for meeting agenda and staff report.
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You are invited to attend a Clifton Architectural Review Committee Hearing for a review of a request to paint the exterior of the building’s dome changing the color from white to gold.
Subject Property: 1741 Frankfort Avenue
Case Number: 23-COA-0330
Case Manager: Priscilla Bowman (priscilla.bowman@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Clifton Architectural Review Committee
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30 pm and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Metro Development Center — 444 S. 5th Street, Room 101
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit: Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230 | www.louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design
Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal for meeting agenda and staff report.
Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events, please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/. If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Jasmine Presley or call 574-1109.
Friday, February 9th: UCHM Celebrates Their 50th Anniversary UCHM will be hosting a Valentine's Day Dance to Celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Dance will be held on February 9th from 7pm-10pm at St. Leonard - 440 Zorn Ave – and there will be a guest performance by "The Checkmates". Tickets can be purchased in person at UCHM Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-3:30pm. Singles $15 and Couples $25. Concessions will be available. Please call 502.893.0346 or visit in-person at 150 State Street.
Friday, February 16th: On Friday, February 16th at 7:00pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting Michele Norris for her new book Our Hidden Conversations. She will be joined in conversation by Charles Booker. This event will be held at the Louisville Free Public Library. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/michele-norris-conversation-charles-booker-louisville-free-public-library-discusses-our-hidden.
Saturday, February 17th: Louisville Academy of Music Celebrates 70 Years Louisville Academy of Music invites you to join us as we celebrate our 70th anniversary with some exciting guests, and a program featuring words and music from our incredible students! All are welcome for a celebratory afternoon of performances, mini music lessons, trivia, interactive fun, and of course birthday cake! The event will take place at 2740 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. It is also free and open to the public.
Monday, February 19th: On Monday, February 19th at 7:00pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting Gwenda Bond for her new book The Frame-Up. She will be joined in conversation by Erin Keane. This event will be held at Carmichael's on Frankfort. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/gwenda-bond-discusses-frame-erin-keane.
Wednesday, February 21th: On Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting John Patrick Green for his new book Agents of S.U.I.T: From Badger to Worse. This event will be held at the Louisville Free Public Library. Children are welcome. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/john-patrick-green-louisville-free-public-library-presents-agents-suit-badger-worse.
Thursday, February 22nd: On Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting Leslie Jamison for her new book Splinters. She will be joined in conversation by Emily Matchar. THIS EVENT IS TICKETED. This event will be held at Crescent Hill Baptist Church. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/ticketed-leslie-jamison-emily-matchar-crescent-hill-baptist-church-presents-splinters.
Monday, February 26th: On Monday, February 26th at 7:00pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting Rebecca Makkai for her new book I Have Some Questions for You. She will be joined in conversation by Katy Yocom. This event will be held at the Louisville Free Public Library. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/rebecca-makkai-katy-yocom-louisville-free-public-library-discusses-i-have-some-questions-you.
Wednesday, February 28th: On Wednesday, February 28th at 7:00pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting Julie Wade and Lisa Dordal for their new books Otherwise and Next Time You Come Home. This event will be held at Carmichael's on Frankfort. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/julie-wade-and-lisa-dordal-present-otherwise-and-next-time-you-come-home.
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